The Internet of Things means everything is now starting to become intelligent, and connected. Soon our devices will be able to listen for pricing signals on the electricity grid, and adjust their behaviour accordingly. This shift has profound implications for grid stability, energy security, and climate change.

1. IoT and Energy
How the Internet of Things can solve
the biggest energy problems
Tesla World 2015

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Talk structure
• IoT?
• Bad news
• Good news

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IoT?

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/adrianbridgwater/2015/09/23/under-armours-new-workout-here-comes-the-internet-of-apparel-things/

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So what?

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Bad news

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBvsCMxrNU

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https://scripps.ucsd.edu/programs/keelingcurve/

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http://www.climatecentral.org/news/planet-hottest-year-on-record-19463

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http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/aug/04/speed-glacier-retreat-worldwide-historically-unprecedented-climate-change

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http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/deadly-pakistan-heat-wave-killed-1-250-government-1.2448759

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http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/09/07/india-floods-assam-idINKCN0R71NE20150907

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http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/09/01/wildfires-have-now-burned-a-massive-8-million-acres-across-the-u-s-this-year/

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3 important numbers
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2795

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2 ̊C

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"we agree that deep cuts in global emissions are
required... so as to hold the increase in global
temperature below 2 ̊C."
2009 Copenhagen Climate Accord

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565
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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565 GtCO2 = 2 ̊C
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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565 GtCO2 = Carbon Budget
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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2,795 GtCO2
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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2,795 GtCO2 = Proven Reserves
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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565 GtCO2 = 2 ̊C
2,795 GtCO2 = Reserves
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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Good news

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http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/ghgemissions/gases/co2.html

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Transportation

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http://www.teslamotors.com/models

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http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/18/chinese-built-zero-emissions-electric-bus-prepares-for-service-in-london

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http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/10/8927489/bmw-electric-truck-europe-terberg

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http://www.railway-technology.com/features/featuremichel-kerkhof-of-eneco-discusses-the-dutch-rail-networks-renewable-revolution-4647194/

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http://www.planetsolar.org

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http://info.solarimpulse.com/timeline/view/8046#.VfWhFrwya6M

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http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/innovation-citizenship/airbus-e-fan-the-future-of-electric-aircraft/Programme.html

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Electricity

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http://www.climatecentral.org/news/power-plant-emissions-hit-low-19389

41. Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Alexander_Graham_Bell.jpg
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42. Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:1876_Bell_Speaking_into_Telephone.jpg
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Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Alexander_Graham_Bell.jpg Image credit Apple

44. Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Thomas_Edison.jpg Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/intimaj/111843868/
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45. Electricity grids - dumb!
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/bright/24691962/
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46. Electricity - buggy
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/traftery/4367029329/
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47. Electricity - Read Only
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericskiff/2400270056/
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48. Provisioning for Hits
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49. Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/hsinho/228010056/
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50. Renewable energy demand
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https://demanda.ree.es/demandaEntreFechasEng.html

51. Renewable energy supply
Source - https://demanda.ree.es/eolicaEng.html
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http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/10/denmark-wind-windfarm-power-exceed-electricity-demand

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Storage

54. Exotic Storage solutions
Image http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9a/Pumpstor_racoon_mtn.jpg
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55. Storage solutions
https://www.flickr.com/photos/traftery/15070098194/
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56. Photo http://www.teslamotors.com/
Storage solutions
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57. Storage
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http://mobile.geek.com/latest/257656-forgetful-scientists-accidentally-quadruple-lithium-ion-battery-lifespan

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http://www.extremetech.com/internet/198462-new-aluminum-air-battery-could-blow-past-lithium-ion-be-refilled-with-water

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http://www.computerworld.com/article/2973483/sustainable-it/samsung-mit-say-their-solid-state-batteries-could-last-a-lifetime.html

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http://www.teslamotors.com/gigafactory

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/09/02/spurred-by-innovators-like-tesla-the-energy-storage-industry-is-booming/

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Solar

63. http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/striking-chart-showing-solar-power-will-take-over-world.html
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64. http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/striking-chart-showing-solar-power-will-take-over-world.html
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65. Renewable energy supply
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http://www.thenational.ae/business/energy/uae-beats-renewables-cost-hurdle-with-worlds-cheapest-price-for-solar-energy

66. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-05-16/china-targets-70-gigawatts-of-solar-power-to-cut-coal-reliance
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67. http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/06/17/3670558/india-makes-huge-solar-commitment-100-gigawatts/
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68. Renewable energy supply
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/b-tal/166062391/

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https://www.uber.com/

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IoT

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https://www.gesoftware.com/industrial-internet
Internet of Things - HV

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http://www.iberdrola.es/reputation-sustainability/innovation/renewables/
renewable-energies-operation-center/
Internet of Things - HV

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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system
Internet of Things - HV

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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system

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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system
Internet of Things - HV

76. Internet of Things - MV
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http://www.schneider-electric.com/products/ww/en/5400-substation-automation-systems/?BUSINESS=6

77. Internet of Things - MV
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78. Internet of Things - MV
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http://www.abb.com/product/ap/db0003db004279/ddc1e71fb98386b1c1257a130053b2f3.aspx

79. Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/traftery/4493076201/
Internet of Things - LV
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https://nest.com
Internet of Things - LV

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http://www.smartusys.com
Internet of Things - LV

82. Use proven principles
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexbip/247333777/
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Data: http://www.synergymodule.com

84. http://www.rmi.org/electricity_demand_flexibility
Demand response
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85. Photo http://www.rmi.org/electricity_demand_flexibility
Demand response
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86. Internet of Things
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http://www.metering.com/epris-automated-dr-software-tells-appliances-when-its-cheapest-to-run/

87. TiVo’ising Energy Use
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/earlysound/485734055/
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88. Smart Appliances
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89. Photo http://www.teslamotors.com/
Storage solutions
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90. Photo http://www.teslamotors.com/
Storage solutions
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50kW x 250,000 cars
= 12.5 GWh p.a.

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I could imagine a smart garage where I would plug in my car and
the computer handles it. I could even make money by cost
shifting.... It solves energy security, energy prices and job
creation...and by the way, climate change.
Eric Schmidt
Exec Chair Google

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93. Photo http://i.imgur.com/up6yu.jpg
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94. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2015/aug/31/citi-report-slowing-global-warming-would-save-tens-of-trillions-of-dollars
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95. http://www.climatecentral.org/news/renewables-benefit-climate-public-health-19397
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96. Conclusion
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• Electricity has an emissions problem
• IoT can help
• Massive Disruption Opportunities ahead!

97. Thanks
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